This exhibition showcases the works of India’s National Treasure Artists: Raja Ravi Varma, Amrita Sher-Gil, Rabindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Abanindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Nicholas Roerich, Sailoz Mukherjee for the first time in Mumbai. The exhibition highlights each artist’s distinct practice, style and their varied choice of media, while exploring the common thread in their works.
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Navratna: India’s National Treasure Artists

In collaboration with Delhi Art Gallery
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This image depicts a busy street scene in an Indian town at dusk, suffused with the yellow glow of lamps or 'diyas' - small terracotta oil lamps - traditionally lit even today during Diwali. A woman in the foreground is leaning to light a lamp in a little niche. Families, vendors, children are seen walking along the street. William Simpson, was a well-known Scottish 'war artist' who visited India several times.
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'The Diwali or Feast of Lamps' by William Simpson, 'India: Ancient and Modern (Vol 2)', Chromolithograph, 1867
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Join us for dramatic reading of 'Parva Aamcha Popat Warla', one-act play by Dr. Chandrashekhar Phansalkar! It's a light hearted satire weaved around death of a pet bird. Atul Pethe will narrate the script. Session will be conducted in Marathi.

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Parva Aamcha Popat Warla!

DEC 02, 2018
The Museum is in the process of creating a dynamic new identity for itself as a cultural hub in Mumbai. We are excited to welcome a new building, which will be an iconic addition to the architectural and cultural heritage of the city.
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